Print Server Features And Benefits - Axis 27980R1 User Manual

Product Overview

Print Server Features and Benefits

Reliability
Flexibility
Speed
Easy to Install
Security
Monitoring
Futureproof
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The Axis Network Print Server print server provides high performance
and reliability combined with low power consumption. The electronic
circuits are based on the AXIS ETRAX 100LX chip, which comprises an
integrated 32 bit RISC processor and associated network controllers.
In the IBM Mainframe and AS/400 environment, the Axis Network Print
Server can emulate IBM twinax and coax print and control functionality.
This means that the Axis Network Print Server can effectively replace
coax/twinax attached printers and control units on the LAN.
It supports printing in all the major computer systems and environments,
including five different print methods in the TCP/IP environment. The
integrated IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) function allows for printing
from LAN to LAN via a WAN, such as the Internet.
The AXIS ETRAX 100LX chip has been specifically designed for LAN
products. It supports data transfer rates of up to 200 Mbit/s (100 Mbit
Ethernet full duplex). High speed Centronics communication such as ECP,
Hewlett-Packard Fast Mode, High Speed and IBM Fast Byte is supported.
The print server installs, operates and is managed in a reliable and easy
fashion.
You can assign a password to restrict login and printer access. It is also
possible to disable protocols and to configure a secure mode (https). See
"Enabling Secure Web Services — SSL/TLS" on page 163.
The internal print server Web pages and AXIS ThinWizard (3.04 and up)
allow you to continuously monitor printer status. The Web pages are used
to monitor single Axis units while AXIS ThinWizard can be used to
monitor multiple Axis units. Integrity of your printing is also monitored
via interactive communication with the IBM host.
The AXIS 5570e additionally supports SNMP for remote monitoring.
The firmware stored in the print server Flash memory can be upgraded
over the network. This allows you to quickly update and enhance its
operational features when new print server software becomes available.
See "Upgrading the Firmware" on page 169.
The print server supports NetWare Packet Signature Level 1, 2, 3, which
protects servers and clients using the NetWare Core Protocol services.
NCP packet signature prevents packet forgery by requiring the server and
the client to sign each NCP packet. See your Novell NetWare
documentation for detailed information.
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